See the Silver Lining

Life throws us curve balls all the time.  The car breaks down, someone gets sick, your alarm clock doesn't go off and your late for work again.  Rather than get angry or upset about these set-backs, try to see the good in the situation.  It took me a long time to come to the conclusion that this is a far better use of my time and energy.
I apply this now to my writing.  When I hit a block or get a rejection letter, I take a step back and think of the positives:

1. This block will pass, they always do.  I now have time to do other things I love which will renew my mind and spirit.
2. I open myself to new ideas and directions that will make the story even better.
3. This is a great opportunity to share ideas with other writers and get some inspiration from them.
4. The agent who rejected my story probably isn't the right fit for me and there's someone out there who is.
5. I write because I love it and feel more like myself when I'm doing it.  Noone can ever take that away from me.

The next time there's a cloud hanging over your head, don't forget to search for the silver lining.